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Patent CA-2351885-A1 (CA)
Inventor: APPELROS STEFAN
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A method of in vitro diagnosing severe acute pancreatitis, monoclonal antibodies binding to carboxypeptidase B activation peptide (CAPAP) having S EQ ID NO:1 (aa 1 - 81) or fragments thereof, and a test kit, preferably a dipstick, are described. The method comprises A) bringing a sample of body fluid into contact with a) a first antibody binding to the CAPAP of SEQ ID NO:1, and b) a second antibody binding to the CAPAP of SEQ ID NO:1, other th an the side in a), or c) a solid-phase bound CAPAP of SEQ ID NO:1 or fragments thereof, wherein one of the antibodies of a) and b) or the peptide of c) is labeled with a non-radioactive label, and wherein at least one of the antibodies of a) and b) is monospecific for CAPAP, and B) determining the level of antibody-antigen-antibody complex formed, or the level of an excess  component in the competitive antigen-antibody reaction, and C) using the determined level for estimation of the amount of CAPAP in the sample for the  diagnosis of severe acute pancreatitis in the patient.
Patent CA-2352876-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for preventing physiological disorders without diminishing photosynthesis
Inventor: SEKUTOWSKI DENNIS G
IPC: A01N25/26
Filed: 1999-11-22
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for preventing sunburn, and other physiological disorders such as watercore, corking and bitterpit, without diminishing photosynthesis, comprising applying to at least a portion of a surface of a plant an effective amount of a finely divided particulate material to prevent sunburn, and other physiological disorders such as watercore, corking and bitterpit, in the plant, wherein the particulate material comprises a heat treated particulate material and the particulate material as applied permits an exchange of gases on the surface of the plant and the particulate material has a thickness from about 1 µm to about 1,000 µm.
Patent CA-2357398-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEECH MARCUS D
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A symmetric block cipher that uses key-dependant structure is provided.  According to one aspect, a data encryption system cryptographically transforms between plaintext and ciphertext by performing a plurality of consecutive transformation rounds. The data encryption system comprises a round function block for performing a round function operation on a data input sub-block and on a transformation round associated subkey. The round function operation is dependent on the transformation round associated subkey.
Patent CA-2357828-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHATTERJEE RANJIT
IPC: A61L9/00
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: Allergen neutralization compositions for use on inanimate objects having an effective amount of an allergy neutralizing aluminum ion, a fabric protection compound and a solvent. The allergen neutralization compositions are sprayable, and at least about 85%, by weight of the aluminum ion is provided as Al2(SO4)3 and the aluminum ion is present in the composition at about 0.01% to about 1.0%, by weight of the allergen neutralization composition. The fabric protection compound is preferably a modified or organofunctional silicone carrier, including polyalkylsiloxanes, polyalkyarylsiloxanes, polyestersiloxanes, polyethersiloxane copolymers, polyfluorosiloxanes, polyaminosiloxanes, and combinations thereof. These allergen neutralization compositions provide excellent efficacy against various allergens, and specifically, the allergens associated with house dust mites and other common allergens such as cat dander, cockroaches, pollen and the like. Moreover, when sprayed on fabric surfaces, these allergen neutralization compositions do not stain the fabric, they do not stiffen the fabric, nor do they leave a sticky feeling.
Patent CA-2360526-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SIRIANNI GIUSEPPE
IPC: A47K10/16
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to sheets of material (1), preferably wet wipes for use in wiping surfaces in the home and in industry, in addition to their use on the human body such as for baby wipes, make-up removal and other skin care applications. The wet wipes are provided with an improved perforation configuration (20) to improve visibility of the location of the perforation and ease of dispensing and separation of the wipes, whilst providing sufficient strength to prevent tearing during use.
Patent CA-2361290-A1 (CA)
Title: Method and installation for producing personalized coupons
Inventor: TISSERAND JACQUES
IPC: B42D25/475
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: The installation for producing personalized coupons comprises a supply station (110) for base coupons (C), a personalization station (120) for said base coupons(C) and a cutting station (170) for the base coupons (C). A system for transporting the base coupons (C) between the various workstations (110, 120, 170) comprises a link chain (1) that is driven by pinion gears(2) that are motorized in an indexed manner, in addition to a number of squeezing devices (5) that are mounted with a constant thread on the links of the chain (1), cooperating with opening /closing means (37) that are placed in a fixed position (37) so that each squeezing device can individually grasp a base coupon (C), transport said base coupon (C) between the workstations and discharge the base coupon(C) in a collector station (180) for the finished or semi-finished products. Each squeezing device (5) includes a pair of jaws that clasp an edge area of the base coupon (C) at at least two points that are distant from each other in the direction in which the chain is displaced, in addition to external stops that are joined to one jaw or the other for lateral positioning of the base coupon thus clasped.
Patent CA-2363010-A1 (CA)
Title: Systemes et procedes permettant de commander le reglage du canal d'entree d'un televiseur
Inventor: MACRAE DOUGLAS B
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de télévision, qui commande le canal sur lequel le téléviseur d'un téléspectateur donné est réglé, chaque fois que le téléspectateur allume son téléviseur. Le système permet qu'un <= canal d'entrée >= du téléviseur du téléspectateur soit identifié. Le canal d'entrée identifié peut être envoyé au téléviseur par un signal de télévision, un signal radio ou tout autre moyen de communication, ou peut être déteminé par le système de télévision.
Patent CA-2364127-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CODD ELLEN E
IPC: A61K31/365
Filed: 2000-02-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition pharmaceutique comprenant une combinaison de tramadol et d'un médicament inhibiteur sélectif de COX-2, ainsi que son utilisation pour le traitement ou la prévention de douleur, d'inflammation et de certains troubles neurologiques et cancers. Les compositions, qui ont un effet de synergie, utilisent une quantité moindre de chaque ingrédient et ont des effets opioïdes secondaires moindres tels que risque de dépendance, tolérance, constipation et dépression respiratoire.
Patent CA-2364464-A1 (CA)
Title: General self-driven synchronous rectification scheme for synchronous rectifiers having a floating gate
Inventor: HART WILLIAM
IPC: H02M1/38
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: A self-driven synchronous rectifier circuit having synchronous rectifiers with floating gates for a power converter or signal transformer. The circuit comprises a transformer (49, 70) having a secondary winding with a first and second terminal, a first synchronous rectifier (SQ1) coupled to the first transformer secondary winding first terminal and having a control terminal floating relative to ground and a first device circuit coupled to the first synchronous rectifier floating control terminal and controlling the first synchronous rectifier. A first control signal is coupled to the first drive circuit, where the first control signal controls the first drive circuit as a function of a polarity reversal of a voltage across the first transformer (49, 70). A second synchronous rectifier (SQ2) is coupled to the first transformer secondary winding second terminal and has a control terminal floating relative to ground. A second drive circuit is coupled to the second synchronous rectifier floating control terminal and controls the second synchronous rectifier. A second control signal is coupled to the second drive circuit, where the second control signal controls the second drive circuit as a function of a polarity reversal of a voltage across the first transformer (49, 70).
Patent CA-2364787-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TISCHLER MICHAEL
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: A confectionery product (10) comprises on at least one of its surfaces (18) , a first set of surface portions (20), a first graphic information being formed on the entirety of surface portions (20) of the first set, and a second set of surface portions (22), the surface portions (20) of the first set being arranged alternating with the surface portions (22) of the second set, and the surface portions (20) of the first set being arranged at an angle with respect to the surface portions (22) of the second set. A corresponding mold for manufacturing a confectionery product and a method of manufacturing a confectionery product are provided accordingly.
Patent CA-2365819-A1 (CA)
Title: Polyamide composite having two or more layers
Inventor: HAGER HARALD
IPC: C08L79/02
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: A composite having two or more layers and comprising the following layer: 1. a layer 1 made from a molding composition which comprises the following components: a) from 0 to 80 parts by weight of a polyamide selected from PA6, PA66, PA6/66 and mixtures of these, b) from 0 to 100 parts by weight of a polyamine-polyamide copolymer, c) from 0 to 80 parts by weight of a polyamide selected from PA11, PA12, PA612, PA1012, PA1212 and mixtures of these, where the total of the parts by weight of components a), b) and c) is 100, and where in addition - within the entirety of components a) and b), at least 20 parts by weight are composed of monomer units which derive from caprolactam and/or from the combination hexamethylene-diamine/adipic acid, and - within the entirety of components b) and c), at least 20 parts by weight are composed of monomer units which derive from .omega.-aminoundecanoic acid, laurolactam, the combination hexamethylenediamine/1,12-dodecanedioic acid, the combination 1,10-decanediamine/ 1,12-dodecanedioic acid, and/or the combination 1,12-dodecanediamine/1,12-dodecanedioic acid, has good layer adhesion.
Patent CA-2365879-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for marking defect and device therefor
Inventor: TANAKA HAJIME
IPC: B21C51/00
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: A defect marking method comprises the step of installing, in a continuous processing line for steel plates, a surface defect meter for detecting blemishes and a marker device for marking defect positions, the step of detecting blemishes on steel plates by the surface defect meter, the step of  computing defect names, defect grades, defect length, and widthwise defect positions on the basis of the detected blemish information, and distinguishi ng whether or not they are harmful defects, difficult-to-discriminate defects o r harmless defects, the step of tracking the individual defect positions of th e harmful defects and difficult-to-discriminate defects, and the step of marki ng the defect positions. A defect marking device comprises a blemish testing means having a plurality of photoreceptors and a signal processing section; and a marking means.
Patent CA-2367882-A1 (CA)
Title: Treatment of bone disorders with adrenomedullin or adrenomedullin agonists
Inventor: CORNISH JILLIAN
IPC: A61P19/08
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: A method for promoting bone growth in a patient (e.g., a mammal such as a human) said method including the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of adrenomedullin or an adrenomedullin agonist to said patient.
Patent CA-2368318-A1 (CA)
Title: Archery bow having a swing arm cable guard with adjustably mounted cable saver
Inventor: GALLOPS HENRY M JR
IPC: F41B5/10
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: A compound archery bow having a cable guard comprising a cable saver adjustably mounted on the cable guard for movement to and from the bow string.
Patent CA-2371370-A1 (CA)
Title: Removable optical storage device and system
Inventor: VOLAN GREGORY D
IPC: G11B7/24
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: A user-removable optical data storage system is provided. A rotatable first- surface medium (114) is enveloped in a cartridge (124, 126). The cartridge provides relatively large data capacity such as about 0.25 Gbytes or more despite a relatively small size such as about 35 mm X 35 mm X 3 mm. Preferab ly the cartridge substantially seals the data surfaces of the medium when the cartridge is withdrawn from a drive and at least a portion of a surface is automatically exposed to the objective of an optics arm when the cartridge i s inserted in the drive. Tracking involves rotating an optic arm (236) about a n axis parallel to the disk rotation axis (237). Focus can involve pivoting th e arm about an axis parallel to the disk surface.
Patent CA-2380168-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MOORE KEVIN M
IPC: C07C51/42
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the recovery of an organic ac id from a fermentation broth which comprises drying the fermentation broth to obtain a dried product, adding the dried product to a lower alcohol in the presence of an acid, and then removing the insoluble material to obtain an organic acid. In accordance with the recovery process of the present invention, organic acids of a high purity can be recovered in high yields fr om the whole fermentation solution containing various impurities with fewer ste ps as compared with conventional methods.
Patent CA-2380207-A1 (CA)
Title: Syntactic foam plugs
Inventor: CAMPBELL RICHARD W
IPC: B29C49/04
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved syntactic foam plug for plug assist thermoforming wherein such plug is composed of a thermoplastic material having a relatively high melting and/or glass transition temperature. Accordingly, the subject invention encompasses diminishing or removing the undesirable characteristics of thermoset syntactic plugs while increasing the ease by which these articles may be constructed for a given use, by forming such plugs from syntactic foams containing thermoplastics.
Patent CA-2381919-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ULRICH WOLF-RUEDIGER
IPC: A61K31/497
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne des composés représentés dans la formule (I) dans laquelle M, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, K1 et K2 ont la signification donnée dans la description de l'invention. Ces composés sont des inhibiteurs de tryptase efficaces.
Patent CA-2384257-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHERRARD WAYNE
IPC: G01F23/284
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: A probe structure for sensing the level of a liquid or the interface between liquids contained in a vessel using Time Domain Reflectometry measurement technique. The probe comprises a conductive hollow rod and a conductive inner rod in a coaxially spaced relationship inside the hollow rod and extending along the length of the hollow rod. The hollow rod includes overlapping perforations along its length to maintain the same liquid level within the probe as that inside the vessel holding the liquid.
Patent CA-2387462-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif de prelevement d'air par ecoulement centripete
Inventor: VAREILLE PASCAL DIDIER
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de prélèvement d'air par écoulement centripète prévu entre deux disques (3a, 3b) d'un compresseur (1) de turbomachine. Ce dispositif comporte un support annulaire (10) fixé sur une face de l'un desdits disques (3a, 3b) et une pluralité de tubes de prélèvement (11) d'air montés sensiblement radialement dans des orifices ménagés dans ledit support (10), chaque tube (11) étant équipé de moyens pour réduire les vibrations dudit tube (11) lors du fonctionnement de la turbomachine. Les moyens pour réduire les vibrations d'un tube de prélèvement (11) comportent un tube amortisseur (20) retenu dans un orifice du support annulaire (10) et entourant la partie radialement extérieure dudit tube de prélèvement (11), l'extrémité radialement intérieure (26) dudit tube amortisseur (20) enserrant une zone correspondante 27 dudit tube de prélèvement (11) et un espace annulaire étant prévu entre la zone médiane dudit tube amortisseur (20) et ledit tube de prélèvement (11).
Patent CA-2390181-A1 (CA)
Title: Sulfonyl aryl triazoles as anti-inflammatory/analgesic agents
Inventor: RAST BRYSON
IPC: A61P7/06
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula <SEE FORMULA 1> wherein m, R1, R3, R4, and R5 are defined as in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment or alleviation of inflammation and other inflammation associated disorders, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer and Alzheimer's disease, in mammals (preferably humans, dogs, cats and livestock).
Patent CA-2392253-A1 (CA)
Title: Systems and associated methods for wireless services for package tracking during delivery
Inventor: BHADRA SOURAV
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: Published without an
Patent CA-2396153-A1 (CA)
Title: Mouthgauard and method of making
Inventor: GEIGER MICHAEL C
IPC: A63B71/08
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a bilayer mouthguard fabricated from a high impact thermoplastic polymer blend having the ability to absorb, attenuate, and dissipate shock forces and a method of fabricating a mouthguard. The present invention utilizes a polymer blend comprising ethylene vinyl acetate and a thermoplastic urethane. The bilayer mouthguard has a U-shape base and is defined by inner lingual and outer labial walls, a channel for receiving the upper jaw and teeth, cushion pads laying within the U-shape base, and in certain designs a transition support portion extending forward from the posterior cushion pads connecting with an anterior impact brace that extends into the outer labial wall.
Patent CA-2396747-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CONTADINI CARL D
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A dispensing system (10) for use in an area of interest (12), the system comprising at least one device (18) for sanitize conditioning a medium, a sentry (14) for detecting an object and for communicating with the at least one device (18), the sentry (14) itself comprising a detector (24) for detecting the object and a controller (26), operatively coupled to the detector (24), for maintaining a count of the number of objects detected by the detector (24), wherein the controller (26) transmits one or more variables, based on the count, to the at least one device (18) to cause the at least one device (18) to sanitize condition the medium in accordance with the one or more variables.
Patent CA-2397361-A1 (CA)
Title: Benzoylcyclohexanediones and benzoylpyrazoles, their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators
Inventor: AULER THOMAS
IPC: A01N43/80
Filed: 2000-10-24
Abstract: The invention relates to benzoyl compounds of general formula (I), a method for the production thereof and the use thereof as herbicides and plant growt h regulators. In said general formula (I), R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent various  radicals, X is an alkylene chain which can contain a heteroatom and Het represents a heterocycle or heteroaromatics.
Patent CA-2398465-A1 (CA)
Title: Electronic fan control
Inventor: PIPHO MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F01P7/04
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a cooling fan in a vehicle engine compartment, such as a tractor or combine. A fan control receives inputs from sensors and uses the sensor inputs in determining fan speeds which meet cooling needs while limiting fan energy consumption. Sensor data include at least one of PTO and transmission settings, throttle command and engine speed, and fan speed and air conditioner settings. Sensor data is received and processed in the fan control, which sends the greatest determined fan speed to a fan actuator. When the PTO is activated and the transmission is in park, fan speed can be controlled according to an alternate coolant temperature table. When throttle command is zero and engine speed is above a maximum, fan speed is set at maximum. When air conditioning is activated, fan speed is set at least at a predetermined minimum speed.
Patent CA-2400073-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for voice access to internet-based information
Inventor: CARRIERE STEVEN JEROMY
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A method of providing voice access to Internet-based information and services includes receiving a signal indicating a communication connection request in which the communication connection request is initiated by a user of a communication apparatus, establishing a communication connection with the communication apparatus of the user, receiving voice information from the user, and communicating voice information responsive to the voice information received from the user. The responsive voice information includes Internet-based information.
Patent CA-2400887-A1 (CA)
Title: Production of therapeutic proteins in transgenic cereal crops
Inventor: TACKABERRY EILLEEN
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: There is provided a herpes virus vaccine produced in in the seeds of a cereal crop and a method of producing the vaccine. The method comprises: a) obtaining a nucleic acid sequence encoding a herpes virus antigen; b) introducing the nucleic acid sequence into cereal plant tissue competent to form seeds; c) permitting said cereal plant tissue to develop; and, d) directing preferential expression of the antigen encoded by the nucleic acid sequence in seeds formed by the cereal plant tissue. Herpes viruses antigens of particular interest include all or antigenic portions of gB (from human cytomegalovirus ("HCMV")), gH (from HCMV), and gD (from herpes simplex virus 1 or 2), as well as antigens from Epstein Barr virus and varicello-zoster virus-8. Envelope glycoproteins from herpes viruses are antigens of interest. Cereal crops of particular interest include rice, wheat, oats, barley, and corn. Vaccines produced according to the invention are very stable and may be administered by a variety of routes, including injection and contact with mucosal membranes, such as by oral administration in purified or unpurified form.
Patent CA-2401025-A1 (CA)
Title: An improved high density memory cell
Inventor: FOSS RICHARD C
IPC: H01L27/11
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: A memory cell comprising an inverting stage, an access transistor coupled between a data line and an input of the inverting stage, the access transistor being responsive to a control signal for selectively coupling the data line and the inverting stage input, a feedback transistor coupled to the inverting stage input and being responsive to an output of the inverting stage for latching the inerting stage in a first logic state and whereby the cell is maintained in a second logic state by a leakage current flowing through the access transistor which is greater than a current flowing through the feedback transistor.
Patent CA-2402172-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHMIDT TIBOR
IPC: B63B17/02
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: The invention provides a ball-and-socket assembly having a ball element including a ball portion and a socket housing including a socket formed by a flexible socket wall for receiving and releasably retaining the ball portion in the socket. The ball-and-socket assembly also includes a sleeve mounted on the socket housing and movable relative to the socket between an engaged position, in which the sleeve reinforces the flexible socket wall such that the socket wall retains the ball portion in the socket, and a disengaged position, in which the socket wall is not reinforced by the sleeve and the ball portion is receivable in the socket and releasable from the socket.